CICPS (Centre for Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems) was launched by IIT Guwahati which will focus on developing indigenous technologies.

As many as 13 Ph.D. students and 18 M. Tech students have already joined the CICPS of IIT Guwahati and these students will particularly work on the technologies for underwater exploration.

The TIH – IIT Guwahati will fund the center for the first five years, after which the Centre is intended to become self-sustaining.

Inaugural
The inaugural of CICPS of IIT Guwahati was a grand affair. Professor T.G. Sitharam, director of IIT Guwahati speaking at the inaugural said CICPS of IIT Guwahati will have major academic, human resources and technology development components with focus to develop products and technologies for underwater exploration which is an untouched research area in the contour.

He also said that IIT Guwahati was ranked Number 2 by QS World University Ranking for the ’Citation per Faculty.’

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Chief guest
Professor Indranil Manna from Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering of IIT Kharagpur was the chief guest for the inaugural of CICPS of IIT Guwahati.

Professor Indranil praised the engineering legend Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Science is pursuing the truth relentlessly, regardless of necessity or immediate scope of application, said Professor Indranil speaking at the inauguration of CICPS of IIT Guwahati.

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‘Science extends as far as imagination goes. Science never fails, scientists can. Engineering is all about enabling and providing solutions borrowing from the fundamentals of science,’ said Professor Indranil Dutta.

He further said how Science, Engineering and Technology in India complement each other and flourish together so that the society soon can achieve the desired culture, growth and prosperity.

It will provide a platform for organizing the preliminary and advanced skill development workshops.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is a major enabler for Industry 4.0. It is a blend of almost all the engineering streams and science. The new Master’s program, initiated at CICPS of IIT Guwhati is designed to address advanced engineering topics and help to meet the growing need for industries.

Professor
Speaking at inaugural of CICPS of IIT Guwahati, Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Professor M. Jagadish Kumar said for being an innovative and creative engineer, whatever we do for living, whatever tool we use for living, whatever we study, structures we build, they all are results of complex set of process, idea and practices.

Professor Jagadish further said knowing about the contributions and life of our predecessor as innovators and engineers, I am sure we will provide an opportunity to know about how our life experience is different from our predecessor and how similar our goals and values are different in building new societies. ‘The event and causes took place in the past continue to shape our present.’

I am very glad that IIT Guwahati has decided to bring a lot of interdisciplinary centers in the institute and very happy to see the progress of IIT Guwahati. I would like to see IIT Guwahati in the top 100 Institute’s in future, said Professor Jagadish during the inauguaral of CICPS of IIT Guwahati.

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CICPS of IIT Guwahati will have nine laboratories including as Underwater Natural Resources lab, Product Development Laboratory, Reverse Engineering Laboratory, Fabrication Laboratory, Virtual & Augmented Reality Laboratory, E-Mobility Laboratory, Internet of Things Laboratory, Product Testing Laboratory, and Sensor & Actuator Fabrication Laboratory.

Introduction
Professor S.K. Dwivedy, Head of CICPS of IIT Guwahati, started the session with an introduction of the dignitaries. Professor G. Krishnamoorthy gave a brief introduction to the Dean’s office of Industry, Interaction and Special Initiatives, IIT Guwahati.

Professor Krishnamoorthy informed the audience that more than 50 companies have already joined the Research Park of IIT Guwahati while Dr. Sajan Kapil briefed about the activities of the center and newly started M.Tech program ‘Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.’

The registration for the June commenced on 16 April 2025, the last date was extended till 12 May 2025. The schedule in connection with UGC NET Dec 2025 exam will be clear once the notification is released.

As of now, the dates for UGC NET Dec 2025 exam are not known, they will be once the notificiation is out, it is expected to be released in September or October 2025.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application fee is Rs 325 for candidates from SC/ST/PwD and Third Gender categories.

The details about UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam application fee are mentioned above, they may likely change due to various reasons, candidates can visit the official website and see the information brochure of the exam which will be released along with the notification of the test.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is conducted by National Testing Agency two times a year.

The first time, it is conducted in June and December for the second time. Individuals who wish to pursue research (Ph.D., Junior Research Fellowship, JRF) or apply for the post of assistant professor in various colleges located across India can apply for the exam.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility is the criteria candidates must fulfill to be eligible to apply for the exam.

Applicants must have passed post-graduation in their respective disciplines from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

Students who are appearing for the final year exams of their qualifying degree or who have appeared and are waiting for the results can also apply, as per UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility criteria.

However, students who have appeared or are about to appear for the exams must pass them and provide proof for it by the time further process for admission or recruitment commences. Clarifications can be obtained from the official website of the exam.

UGC NET Dec 2025 exam Application Submission

UGC NET Dec 2025 exam Application Submission can be done online and official website to that is ‘https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button for UGC-NET December-2025: Click Here to Register/Login

3. Clicking the above link will open another webpage with URL ‘https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, candidates have to register to create an account with a username and password.

5. After creating the username and account, they can type the same URL ‘https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/’ in their browser and submit it to download.

6. Once the website with above URL is available, candidates can login and start UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam application submission (filling the application form)

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Those who are willing to appear in December can submit application in September or October of that year.

How to download the hall ticket?

The process to download the hall ticket for the exam is online. Candidates have to visit the official website for it at ‘https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for downloading the admit card.

3. Clicking the link will likely open another webpage, when that opens, candidates can enter their application number, date of birth and other details and submit them to obtain the admit card.

Students after viewing the admit card can check for the presence of errors on it. If there are no errors, they can download and take its printout.

In case of errors, they can take it to the notice of authorities concerned for rectification.